The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
€ 22,100
€ 25,000
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Beetle 1.6 TDI is 7.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.1
70.7
80.8
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
99.9
168.4
106.3
175.6
168.4 in
Length
175.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.66 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
16
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
111 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
43 mpg
city
48 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
727 mi
Range
720 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
96.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
